UWF's bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice focuses on the issues of crime, law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system. The program will prepare students to assume entry level positions in various criminal justice occupations and to eventually assume administrative responsibilities or do research in the field. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
Criminal Justice/Social Work *
The purpose of UWF's bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice/social work is to facilitate the enrollment of students as double-majors in both the Criminal Justice and Social Work Programs at the University of West Florida. To earn a dual major in both Criminal Justice and Social Work, students must complete the following courses (63 credit hours) in addition to university requirements.
Students who desire to pursue a career in the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant should consider specializing in the Legal Studies Professional degree program. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
Students planning to attend law school should consider specializing in Pre-Law. The specialization in Pre-Law includes courses in legal research and writing, legal studies and skill development in logic, ethics, presentation development and communication. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
The CJLS department received approval to start a fast track Bachelors to Masters degree in criminal justice effective fall 2008. We are among an elite group of about five departments across campus with a fast track undergrad to graduate program! For more information click here.
Students may minor in any of the following areas: 
